Blackstar AMPED 1 Owner's manual

AMPED 1
Blackstar
Brand
Blackstar
Model
AMPED 1
Category
Supplementary music equipment
Type
Owner's manual
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Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK
Owner’s Manual
185401M-VA-1 09/22
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
8. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
“TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE”.
“WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS”.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
USA / Canada
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Warning!
Important safety information!
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!
Danger! High internal operating voltages.
Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this
equipment. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Condensation can form on the inside of an amplier if it is moved from a cold
environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended
that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.
Unauthorised modication of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar
Amplication Ltd.
Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type.
Avoid placing vessels lled with liquid on top of the amplier.
Do not place this product on an unstable trolley, stand or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons!
Do not cover or block ventilation slots or openings.
This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator,
or another heat producing amplier.
Use only the supplied power adaptor which is compatible with the mains voltage
supply in your area.
The power supply adaptor should always be handled carefully and should be
replaced if damaged in any way.
Never break o the earth (ground) pin on the power supply adaptor.
The power supply adaptor should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for
long periods of time.
Before the unit is switched on, the loudspeaker should be connected as described
in the handbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer.
Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type.
Never disconnect the protective mains earth connection.
High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should
therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels. Wear
hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed, then refer the product to a qualied service engineer.
Only suitable for safe use under non-tropical climate conditions.
Maximum ambient temperature for operation: 35°C
Always make sure that the power adaptor is connected to a socket/outlet with an
earthed connection.
Mains Voltage: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz.
This amplier is only designed and evaluated for safety at a maximum
altitude of 2000m.
The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specied the following permissible noise level exposures:
Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could
result in some hearing loss.
Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating
this amplication system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is
in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous
exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to
equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplication
system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Dept. 10 AMPED guitar amplier pedal. Like all our
products, this oorboard rig is the result of countless hours of painstaking Research
and Development by our world-class design team. Based in Northampton (UK),
the Blackstar team are all experienced musicians themselves and the sole aim of
the development process is to provide guitarists with the ultimate tools for self-
expression. All Blackstar products are subjected to extensive laboratory and road
testing to ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms of reliability, quality
and above all TONE.
The Dept. 10 AMPED series is packed with innovative, ground-breaking technology
allowing the sound in your head to be more portable than ever before.
Please read through this handbook carefully to ensure you get the maximum benet
from your new Blackstar product.
To nd out more about the Blackstar range of products please visit our website at
www.blackstaramps.com.
Thanks!
The Blackstar Team
Features
Since our launch in 2007, Blackstar has led the way in the innovation of guitar
amplication. The Dept.10 AMPED 1 represents the culmination of years of technical
research and development. Amped 1 has an intuitive control set like a traditional
amp, but the versatility of programmability and Pro Digital Technology.
Amped 1 is a 100W, no compromise, pedal platform oorboard amp capable of
delivering the tone and feel of traditional valve amps. Therefore, the USA and UK
voices oer two of the most revered and popular platforms for pedals and eects.
In addition to these traditional guitar amp voices, the Flat voice provides the ability
to plug your favourite amp modeller or preamp pedal directly into your Amped 1
without colouring your tone.
Via the Response control, Amped 1 oers 5 distinctly dierent power valve
responses and a Linear response for transparent power amplication. The power
valve responses (EL84, 6V6, EL34, 6L6, and KT88) deliver the response, dynamics,
sag and break up characteristics of their analogue counterparts. The 6 responses
are delivered with 100W of power at 8 or 16 ohms in a compact package that ts
in your gig bag. Use the Flat voice with the standard power valve responses or in
combination with the Linear response for totally transparent power amplication.
AMPED 1 provides the opportunity to experience any modeller, proler, preamp
pedal at its absolute best.
CabRig is Blackstar’s next-generation DSP speaker simulator and begets a
fundamental shift in the accessibility of professional recording and performing.
CabRig awards budding musicians the ability to access previously unattainable
technology, that has long been reserved for professional sound engineers and
producers. The CabRig outputs enable you to get the sound in your head from any
speaker including headphones, studio monitors and front of house. AMPED 1 can
also be used as an audio interface, recording the same tones you use live straight
into your computer via USB-C.
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Front Panel
1. Voice
The Voice control changes the preamp voicing. Select a preamp character and
sound that suits you.
USA - Inspired by classic American amps of the mid ’60s. Very clean, dynamic
and bright, but with a solid low-end and controlled mids. A perfect pedal platform.
UK - ‘Classic’ valve preamp based on a much-loved British Class A amplier
of the early ’60s. A low to medium gain preamp that can be used clean, warm or
mildly overdriven. Popular choice for a ‘pedal platform’ or as a responsive crunch
tone. The valve power stage is set as ‘open-loop’, which has a looser feel with a
resonant bottom end and lively highs.
Flat - Neutral preamp for use with external preamps and amp modellers.
Features a semi-parametric EQ, transparent with controls set to 12 o’clock
This setting is saved when you store a preset.
2. Gain
The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion. Low settings,
counter clockwise, will deliver a clean and articulate tone. As the Gain control is
turned clockwise the sound will become more overdriven, moving through beautiful
crunch tones, with maximum distortion in the full clockwise position. This setting is
saved when you store a preset.
3. Bass
The Bass control adjusts the level of low-end frequencies in your tone. The tone
controls are tailored to the selected voice. The USA Voice has a more pronounced
low end, whereas the UK Voice has a more controlled bass response. This setting
is saved when you store a preset.
4. Middle
The Middle control adjusts the level of mid-range frequencies in your tone. The mid-
range frequencies are particularly important in setting the amount of ‘body’ your tone
has. With the Middle control set to its minimum position (fully counter clockwise) the
sound will be scooped. As the Middle control is increased (clockwise) the amount of
‘body’ is increased. This setting is saved when you store a preset.
5. Treble
The Treble control adjusts the level of high frequencies in your tone. At low settings the
sound will be warm and dark in character. As the Treble control is increased the sound
will become brighter. This setting is saved when you store a preset.
6. Reverb
The Reverb knob controls the amount of Reverb applied to your guitar tone, with low
settings in the counter clockwise direction and high settings clockwise. This setting is
saved when you store a preset. The Reverb type, time and tone can be customised
using Blackstar’s Architect deep-editing software and saved to your amp.
7. Reverb Footswitch
The Reverb footswitch toggles the Reverb on and o. The LED will light up when the
Reverb is active. This setting is saved when you store a preset. When the Reverb
is active, holding the Reverb footswitch will activate the ‘Freeze’ eect. Whilst the
Reverb footswitch is held down and the ‘Freeze’ eect is active, the Reverb will decay
over a much longer period of time, achieving a synth pad-like eect. Notes played
whilst the Reverb footswitch is held will be added to this freeze eect.
8. Response
The Response control uses our patented TVP design to allow the sonic character of
the power amplier to be varied between ve distinctly dierent and authentic power
valve responses – KT88, 6L6, EL34, 6V6, EL84. Each setting delivers the response,
dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of the selected valve power amp. The
Linear response oers transparent power amplication, for use in combination with
the Flat voice when pairing your AMPED 1 with an external amp modeller.
Blackstar’s power valve responses change the characteristics of the sound from
dynamic and tight to compressed and spongy.
KT88 – Tight, bold and dynamic Class A/B with strong low end
6L6 – Tight dynamic Class A/B with extended high and lows
EL34 – Classic British Class A/B full bodied crunch with focussed mids
6V6 – Crisp Class A with high compression and tight mids
EL84 – Bell-like full bodied Class A with lots of compression and soft break-up
Linear – Transparent and high headroom
As you move from KT88 to EL84 the amount of compression and overdrive available
from each valve response is increased. This setting is saved when you store a preset.
9. Power
This 3-way toggle switch allows use to switch between three dierent power output
settings:
100W – This is the full power setting which will give the loudest clean headroom.
Ideal for live and stage use.
20W – This setting reduces the output power to a maximum of 20 Watts. Use for
smaller gigs, when rehearsing, or when a more power amp overdriven tone is desired
at a lower level.
1W – This is the lowest power setting and reduces the output power down to
1 Watt. Perfect for practising, recording or when a power amp overdriven tone is
desired at low volume.
10. Master
This controls the overall volume of your amplier. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume. High levels of volume will introduce the eect of valve power amp distortion
and compression, the character of which depends on the Response (7) setting you
have selected.
Power level is a global setting and not saved when storing a preset.
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11. Preset
Recall the stored Preset by pressing this footswitch. When you activate the switch,
the LED above the footswitch will light up and the settings stored in the Preset will
be applied, overwriting the physical state of the controls. Deactivating the Preset will
revert the settings to the physical state of the controls. Holding the Preset footswitch
for 2 seconds will store the current settings to the Preset. The Recall Indicator and
Preset LEDs will ash to conrm a successful save.
NOTE: GAIN, VOICE, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, REVERB level, REVERB state and
RESPONSE will be saved to the Preset. The POWER and MASTER settings will not
be saved to the Preset.
12. Recall Indicator LED
The Recall Indicator shows if there is a mismatch between the current value of a
parameter within the amplier and the corresponding physical front panel control. For
example, when you load the Preset the controls on the front panel may not always
reect the setting you are hearing.
To prevent unexpected level jumps in the control you are adjusting, the front panel
knobs will have no eect on the sound until the knob reaches the current parameter
value. Once reached, the Recall Indicator will ash once, the knob will ‘take control’ of
the value and it will then increase or decrease the value.
The recall indicator will ash once each time the physical knob ‘passes through’ the
value currently stored in the current patch. The recall indicator will ash when the
saved values for GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE and REVERB are recalled.
Rear Panel
1. Mains Input
The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. Dept. 10 AMPED products
use a universal input power supply. This means that the mains input range is rated
at 100Vac to 240Vac and capable of operating at 50Hz and 60Hz.
Therefore, these products can be used anywhere in the world without needing to
adjust anything. Along with the size and weight benets, this makes them ideal for
a musician who travels internationally.
NOTE:
The mains input can only be connected to a power outlet that is compatible
with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in
doubt, seek advice from a qualied technician.
2. Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the amplier on and o.
3. In
Plug your guitar or preamplied signal from your preamp pedal or amp modeller
into this input. Always use a good quality screened instrument lead.
4. Loop
The mono eects loop handles both the send and return with a single socket using
a TRS connection. Use the supplied TRS signal splitter cable to separate the send
and return and place your own external eects and stomp boxes ‘in the loop’ for
the best sonic performance. Connect the mono input of external eects units to
the eects send and the output of external eects units to the eects return. The
eects loop send is taken before the Master control.
The default for the eects loop is for it to be placed before the onboard Reverb in
the signal chain. This setting can be changed using Blackstar’s Architect software
and saved to the amp.
The eects loop is set to series routing as default. The eects loop can also be
congured to operate in parallel. Use Blackstar’s Architect software to change and
save the eects loop routing. When set to parallel, Architect also provides control
over the eects loop return level.
TIP: The typical use of a parallel eects loop is to run the looped eects on full
‘wet’ or ‘kill dry’. This eliminates the dry signal from the eects loop and oers more
control over the wet/dry mix within the amplier.
NOTE: If the eects loop is set to parallel, running eects in the loop that contain
a dry signal will result in a level boost when mixed back with the dry pass-through
at the eects loop return.
5. Speaker Outputs
Connect a suitable guitar speaker cabinet to the matching impedance Speaker
Output:
The output marked ‘16 OHM’ is for the connection of a single 16 ohm speaker
cabinet.
The output marked ‘8 OHM’ is for the connection of a single 8 ohm speaker
cabinet.
AMPED 1 can deliver its full 100W of power at 8 or 16 ohm impedances.
NOTE: Always use a good quality speaker cable for speaker outputs.
WARNING: Do not use both speaker outputs at the same time, doing so will
damage your amplier. Connect the speaker cable to your cabinet rst, then your
AMPED pedal.
NOTE: If the speaker lead is disconnected at the amplier end then your AMPED
pedal will automatically switch to a safe, low power consumption mode. Therefore,
for example, if you wish to record using the output from either the XLR, stereo jack,
or USB, then you can set it on your desk without any need to be connected to a
speaker load.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The protection sensing is at the speaker output jacks on the
unit. Do not disconnect at the speaker end only. Disconnect at the amp!
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6. Outputs
Use the two 9V DC outputs to power your external pedals up to a maximum
combined current of 500mA.
WARNING: Do not exceed a combined total current of 500mA from the
two outputs.
7. USB – CabRig Audio Output
Use the supplied USB-C cable to connect your AMPED 1 to your computer. This
is for USB digital audio output for recording directly into your computer and for
connecting to Blackstar’s Architect editing software.
Standard audio drivers are used to connect the amplier to a PC, Mac or other
applicable recording device. No specic drivers are required. For a guide on low
latency USB recording visit: www.blackstaramps.com/usbrecording
NOTE: Always connect the amplier via a main USB port, avoid using USB Hubs
where possible.
CabRig is a next-generation advanced speaker simulator that reproduces the
sound and feel of mic’d up guitar speaker cabs in incredible detail. The sound
is dependent on the CabRig switch setting (see ‘Side Panel’ section for more
information) and the more in-depth settings within the CabRig section of Blackstar’s
Architect software.
Your Dept. 10 AMPED pedal is capable of multiple simultaneous inputs and outputs
via USB. The amplier will appear as an audio capture device within recording
software. The audio output via USB from your amplier directly to your computer is
carried across four independent, simultaneous channels:
Channel 1: CabRig, left channel – The fully processed guitar sound, with power
amp and speaker cabinet emulation. This will include the left channel of the
CabRig Room. This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
Channel 2: CabRig, right channel – The fully processed guitar sound, with power
amp and speaker cabinet emulation. This will include the right channel of the
CabRig Room. This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
Channel 3: Preamp output – The sound of the preamp voices and EQ stages,
taken before the reverb and without any speaker or cabinet emulation. Ideal for
use with your own eects and power amp/cabinet emulation plugins within your
recording software/DAW. This signal is not aected by the Master volume control
or any controls within CabRig, it can be attenuated by up to 20dB using the
CabRig Outputs ‘Level’ control on the side panel.
Channel 4: Unprocessed dry guitar signal – This is the direct signal from your
guitar as received by the input stage of the amp. This signal is ideal for reamping.
This signal is not aected by any of the amplier’s controls.
These audio streams can be recorded simultaneously within your chosen recording
software/DAW. Control the output levels of Channels 1 and 2 using CabRig within
Blackstar’s Architect software.
TIP: To record a stereo Room sound, pan the stereo CabRig left channel 100% left
in the mix and pan the right channel 100% right.
Your AMPED pedal can also receive audio input from your computer:
Channel 1: Line input, left channel – Used for audio monitoring or backing track
playback via the XLR and Line Out CabRig outputs.
Channel 2: Line input, right channel – Used for audio monitoring or backing track
playback via the Balanced XLR and Line Out CabRig outputs.
8. MIDI In
To receive MIDI messages, connect your MIDI device here using the supplied TRS
MIDI to 5 pin MIDI adaptor. Always use a good quality MIDI lead. The default for
receiving MIDI messages via the MIDI In is channel 1. The MIDI channel can be
changed using Blackstar’s Architect software.
Please refer to the MIDI table at the end of this manual for more details.
Side Panel
1. Balanced – Mono XLR CabRig Output
Use a 3 pin XLR cable to connect this output to an audio interface, stage box or
mixing desk. This provides a low noise, low impedance, high quality connection
for recording or live use.
The signal from this output is the fully processed guitar sound, with power amp
and CabRig speaker cabinet emulation.
This signal can also be attenuated by up to 20dB using the CabRig Outputs ‘Level’
control. The stereo Line input signal via USB will also be aected by the Level
control.
NOTE: This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
2. Line Out – Stereo CabRig Output
This ¼” TRS jack socket provides a stereo connection to a recording device,
mixing desk or headphones. Always use a good quality TRS (stereo) type lead or
TRS to 2 x TS (mono) lead (see diagram below).
The signal from this output is the fully processed guitar sound, with power amp
and CabRig speaker cabinet emulation. The sound is dependent on the CabRig
switch (3) setting and the more in-depth settings within the CabRig section of
Blackstar’s Architect software.
The CabRig signal level can also be attenuated by up to 20dB using the Level
control (4). The stereo Line input signal via USB will also be aected by the Level
control.
NOTE: This signal is taken after the Master volume control.
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3. CabRig Switch
Use this to switch between the three CabRig settings currently stored in the
pedal. You can customise the three factory patches using the CabRig section of
Blackstar’s Architect software.
4. Level Control – CabRig Outputs
This control allows quick access, physical control over the XLR, Line Out and USB
audio channel 3 output level. At maximum (fully clockwise), this control has no
eect on the signal level. At minimum (fully anti-clockwise), this control attenuates
the signal on these outputs by 20dB.
CabRig
To access edit CabRig settings you will need Blackstar’s Architect software.
Download Architect from the Blackstar website:
https://blackstaramps.com/architect
Cabinet Channel Strip
1. Cabinet Selection
Select your virtual cabinet using the Cabinet Selection panel. Choose from 23
distinct speaker cabinets or select DI (Direct Injection) for the direct power amp
output.
NOTE: For use with 3rd party IR (Impulse Response) loaders, select the DI option.
The DI is taken from after the power amp.
1. Microphone Selection
Mic up your virtual cabinet with a choice of 6 industry standard microphones.
Toggle the axis of your microphone choice for a dierent tonal avour. In general,
OFF AXIS will darken your tone and shift the mid-range character.
Ring
Screen
Tip
Left channel
to mixer
Right channel
to mixer
1 2
3
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Mix Controls
Balance the levels of your cabs using the channel faders. Use the solo button to
isolate your cab and room, or the mute button to silence it.
Below is the signal chain for CabRig:
Room
1. Room Selection
Support your cab and mic selection with room
ambience. Select the type of room using the drop-
down menu. Each room type has a “Damped”
option; selecting this will result in a shorter and
more rened sound.
2. Width Selection
Adjust the stereo width of your room choice using
this drop-down. These are emulations of three
dierent micing techniques (shown below): mono
mic, XY pair and spaced pair.
NOTE: The “Wide” setting will enhance and widen
the stereo image, resulting in an expansive stereo
experience.
Microphone Character
57 - Dynamic
Bright and cutting, with controlled lows. A classic
microphone choice for recording guitar cabinets. Use
this microphone o-axis for a less sharp, mid-focussed
tone.
421 - Dynamic Aggressive and tight. Use this microphone for an up-
front sound or o-axis for a more mellow sound.
67 - Condenser
Balanced with extended top end. O-axis this
microphone gives a similar tone to a ribbon, but with a
controlled low end.
414 - Condenser
Rich and bold. The extended top and bottom end
of this microphone gives your tone a larger-than-life
sound.
121 - Ribbon Thick and warm. A great choice for a vintage sound.
Try o axis for a super smooth sound.
160 - Ribbon
Punchy mids with smooth highs. Use this microphone
for a more controlled ribbon sound or o-axis for a
richer tone.
LR
L R
L R RLL+R
XLR
MASTER EQ
MIXER
USB 1+2 LINE OUT
MIC 1
CAB 1 ROOM
1
3
2
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Master
1. EQ
The channel EQs provide the ability to shape the tone of each of your cab and mic
combinations individually. The EQ can be bypassed for a quick comparison.
LOW-CUT: Controls a 2nd order high pass filter
LOW: Controls a low shelf filter at 120Hz +/- 10dB
LOW MIDS: Controls a peak filter at 400Hz +/- 10dB
HIGH MIDS: Controls a peak filter at 1KHz +/- 10dB
HIGH: Controls a high shelf filter at 4KHz +/- 10dB
HI-CUT: Controls a 2nd order low pass filter
TIP:
Choose one of the EQ Presets from the drop-down box (shown below) for
a good place to start. This is like having your own sound engineer, getting you
to the sound you want quickly. The EQ Presets also provide a great platform for
experimentation should you wish to tweak your tone further.
MIC
MONO
CAB
STEREO
WIDE
SMALL ROOM
MEDIUM ROOM
LARGE ROOM
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Patches and Presets
Device (AMPED 1) Patches
These are the patches that are currently loaded on your amplier, selectable via the
CabRig switch. Press the save button and “Save Patch to Device” to save your
current CabRig settings to one of your “Device Patches”.
Local Patches
“Local Patches” are saved on your computer (Documents – Blackstar – Saved
Patches), instead of loaded onto your amp.
To save a local patch, click the save button and “Save Local Patch”. You can save
as many “Local Patches” as you like and these can be recalled at any point by
double clicking on the patch in the patches panel or right clicking on the patch and
selecting “Load Patch”.
TIP: To organise your “Local Patches” in the patch panel go to “Documents –
Blackstar – Saved Patches” and create your own folders. Simply drag your patches
into the folders you have created and your folders will appear in the patch panel.
Settings Panel
Click the gear icon to open the settings panel.
Audio
Adjust the MIDI channel, FX Loop and Reverb settings here. Changes made here
will automatically update, but will not be permanently saved to the amp. To save
your changes, click “Save Amp Settings” at the bottom of the page.
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General
Adjust various Architect settings here.
About
Information about your amplier will be displayed here.
Reset Default Patches and Settings
The default factory amp patches, CabRig patches and settings can be restored
to your amplier at any time. This can only be done using Blackstar’s Architect
software.
Navigate to the ‘General’ settings panel within Architect and click ‘Restore Patches
and Settings’. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the reset.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This process will overwrite any user content saved to the
amp.
Firmware Upgrade
When a rmware upgrade for your amplier is available, Architect will automatically
prompt you upon connection to upgrade to the latest version. Follow the on-
screen instructions to perform the rmware upgrade.
Function CC Number Value
Voice
USA 1 127 = On
UK 2 127 = On
Flat 3 127 = On
Preamp
Bass 4 0-127
Middle 5 0-127
Treble 6 0-127
Gain 7 0-127
Response
EL84 8 127 = On
EL34 10 127 = On
6L6 12 127 = On
Master Volume 16 0-127
Response
KT88 18 127 = On
6V6 20 127 = On
LINEAR 22 127 = On
FX Loop
FX Loop Pre 75 127 = On
FX Loop Post 76 127 = On
FX Loop Series 77 127 = On
FX Loop Parallel 78 127 = On
Reverb
Reverb Footswitch 86 0 = O
127 = On
Reverb Level 91 0-127
Reverb Hold 92 0 = O
127 = On
Preset Footswitch 99 0 = O
127 = On
Power
Level
1W 110 127 = On
20W 111 127 = On
100W 112 127 = On
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Technical Specifications
AMPED 1
Power (RMS): 100W
Weight (kg): 1.28
Dimensions (mm): 200(W) x 81(H) x 149(D)
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AMPED 1 Top View
TREBLE MASTERBASS MIDDLE
REVERB
GAIN
RESPONSE
PRESETREVERB
USA
UK
FLAT
VOICE
1W
20W
100W
POWER
KT88
6L6
LINEAR
EL34
6V6
EL84
TREBLE MASTERBASS MIDDLE
REVERB
GAIN
RESPONSE
DEPT. 10 | 100W AMP PEDAL
AMPED 1
P
TR
EB
LE
TR
EB
LE
ST
ER
MA
ST
ER
BA
SS
BA
SS
MI
DD
LE
MI
DD
LE
EAR
GA
IN
GA
IN
P
TREBLE
TREBLE
W
W
0
W
W
0W
MASTER
MASTER
A
A
T
BASS
BASS
MIDDLE
MIDDLE
RE
VE
RB
RE
VE
RB
REVE
RB
REVE
RB
6
4
6
EAR
4
GA
IN
GA
IN
12 3 5 1094
6
12
711
8
AMPED 1 Rear View
8 OHM16 OHM
IN
LOOP
ONLY USE ONE SPEAKER OUT
OUTPUT:
100 WATTS RMS
CLASS 2 WIRING
MIDI IN
OUTPUTS
9V 500mA
TOTAL
USB
S P E A K E R O U T P U T S
MAINS INPUT
100V-240V~50/60Hz
300 WATTS
1278 34
5 6
AMPED 1 Side View
C A B R I G O U T P U T S
1
2
3
LEVEL
CAB RIG
BALANCED LINE OUT
1 23 4
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Blackstar AMPED 1 Owner's manual

AMPED 1
Blackstar
Brand
Blackstar
Model
AMPED 1
Category
Supplementary music equipment
Type
Owner's manual
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